DC B24-0026 | 2021-2022 | 24th Council
Status
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 7-2)
Status: Introduced on January 15 2021 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2021-03-29 - Public Hearing Held
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 15 2021 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2021-03-29 - Public Hearing Held
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
As introduced, Bill 24-26 establishes a pilot program for Medicaid reimbursement of doula services, which includes emotional and physical support during pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum. Among other things, It also requires the Department of Health to conduct a study of the feasibility of establishing a birthing center east of the river.
Title
Maternal Health Resources and Access Act of 2021
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-03-29 | Council | Public Hearing Held |
| 2021-03-29 | Council | Public Hearing Held |
| 2021-03-12 | Council | Notice of Public Hearing Published in the DC Register |
| 2021-03-09 | Council | Notice of Public Hearing Published in the DC Register |
| 2021-02-26 | Council | Notice of Public Hearing Published in the DC Register |
| 2021-02-23 | Council | Notice of Public Hearing Published in the DC Register |
| 2021-01-29 | Council | Notice of Intent to Act on B24-0026 Published in the DC Register |
| 2021-01-19 | Council | Referred to Committee on Health |
| 2021-01-15 | Council | Introduced in Office of the Secretary |
Washington D.C. State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/B24-0026 |
| Text | https://lims.dccouncil.gov/downloads/LIMS/46331/Introduction/B24-0026-Introduction.pdf |
